🇮🇹 Italian

corde

Did you know? This word is a cognate — it looks similar in English and has the same meaning. Cognates are usually easier to remember!
feminine

le corde

ropes

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corde
/le ˈkɔrde/
← masculine feminine →

How do you say corde in Italian?

IPA
/le ˈkɔrde/

How do you pronounce corde in Italian?

corde is pronounced /le ˈkɔrde/ in Italian.

Example sentences

La corda lunga e robusta è essenziale per l'arrampicata in montagna.

The long and sturdy rope is essential for mountain climbing.

Quella corda vecchia e consumata non è più sicura per sollevare il carico pesante.

That old and worn rope is no longer safe for lifting the heavy load.

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Why is it feminine?

Corde is feminine because it derives from Latin "chorda," which was feminine in gender and referred to a string of a musical instrument or a rope. The feminine form was inherited directly into Italian and other Romance languages.

What is the Italian word for ropes?

The Italian word for ropes is le corde — feminine.

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